AirPods-Based Game 'RidePods' Speeds onto App Store
A groundbreaking iPhone game, 'RidePods', has hit the App Store. It's the first to use Apple's AirPods as motion controllers, transforming the way users interact with mobile games. Developed by Ali Tanis, 'RidePods' works with all AirPod models supporting Spatial Audio, including AirPods Pro, 3 and 4, and AirPods Max. The game requires just one AirPod in the ear and allows players to navigate a motorcycle through traffic by tilting their head. Tanis repurposed the spatial audio technology of AirPods for this innovative control mechanism. The game uses the accelerometers and gyroscopes in AirPods to track head position, enabling players to brake and accelerate by tilting their head forward and backward. Apple's official access to headphone motion data facilitated 'RidePods'' publication on the App Store. However, prolonged use may cause neck pain due to the jerky head movements required for control. 'RidePods' is a pioneering example of headphone-based motion control for mobile games. With Apple's support, more games like this could follow, reshaping the way we play on our iPhones. Users can enjoy this unique gaming experience, but should be mindful of potential neck strain.
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